War and Peace (Translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude)
Автор: Leo Tolstoy
Год издания: 0000
Considered one of the greatest novels ever written, “War and Peace” masterfully captures an intimate view of humanity on an epic scale. In this sweeping narrative, Tolstoy utilizes a large cast of characters to brilliantly depict the impact of war on society. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the novel centers its story on five aristocratic Russian families. These characters, particularly Count Pyotr Kirillovich (Pierre) Bezukhov, Prince Andrey Nikolayevich Bolkonsky, and Countess Natalya Ilyinichna (Natasha) Rostova, demonstrate different human struggles that are affected by their history, present era, and culture. They simultaneously develop the concepts on which Tolstoy expounds in the thematic essays interspersed throughout the narrative. “War and Peace” is a work so groundbreaking that it was not even considered a novel when first published in 1865. In redefining the fictional genre, Tolstoy’s genius has explored the human condition with a sensibility that is reflective of the nature and spirit of Russia itself. This edition follows the translation of Louise and Aylmer Maude.
A Peaceful Summer
Автор: Ace Anthony
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The summer of 1939, the last summer of peace before World War II. Helmut Krauss, a young German pianist, returns home after completing his education in Britain, only to discover that his mother has become an ardent supporter of Hitler. Far from sharing his mother’s enthusiasm, Helmut applies for an American visa, but Frau Krauss doesn’t give up easily – she believes that her talented son and German Reich are made for each other…
Extracts From Adam's Diary (Translated From The Original MS)
Автор: Марк Твен
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Written at the end of Twain's career, Extracts from Adam's Diary was first published in 1897. Twain's Adam was based on himself.
Peace in believing: a memoir of Isabella Campbell of Fernicarry, Rosneath, Dumbartonshire
Автор: Robert Story
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Полный вариант заголовка: «Peace in believing : a memoir of Isabella Campbell of Fernicarry, Rosneath, Dumbartonshire / [Robert Story]».
Preliminary articles of peace
Автор: Группа авторов
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Полный вариант заголовка: «Preliminary articles of peace : between His Britannik Majesty, and the Most Christian King : signed at Versailles, the 20th of January, 1783 / published by authority».
Eight letters on the peace and on the commerce and manufactures of Great Britain
Автор: Frederick Morton Eden
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Полный вариант заголовка: «Eight letters on the peace and on the commerce and manufactures of Great Britain / By Sir Frederick Morton Eden, Bart».